How to Raise Funds for Charity

“How can I raise money for a charity in Africa?” Raising funds for African charities can be challenging but don’t worry, SOS Africa is here to provide charity fundraising advice, support and guidance every step of the way…

Since 2003, philanthropic fundraisers from around the world have contacted our UK children’s charity to offer to raise funds for our education projects in South Africa. They often chose to fundraise for our charity because we guarantee that 100% of the funds raised will be invested in our charity projects in Africa. They also fundraise for African charities because they share our belief that only by empowering South African children through holistic education and care, can you help them fulfil their potential and break out of the cycle of poverty into which they are born. After fundraisers have organised or participated in charity fundraising events or challenges, they will also receive regular feedback demonstrating the life-changing impact made by the funds they raise.

The holistic education, care and support provided by the SOS Africa Charity to the African children we sponsor would not be possible without the vast array of charity fundraising events organised each year by these generous fundraisers and supporters. Because it is not always easy to know how to raise money for charity, SOS Africa assists charity fundraisers when choosing their fundraising event and advises them how to raise funds online and in person. We also provide regular help and advice with promoting charity fundraising events and communicating with event sponsors. Once the fundraiser for charity is complete, SOS Africa will then provide updates for fundraisers to share with their generous sponsors and supporters.

SOS Africa has made raising funds for charity easy by providing a 5-step plan to fundraising success…

Step 1: Decide on your charity fundraising event

Once you have chosen to raise money for charity, your first step is to decide on your specific fundraising challenge. Whether you are raising funds as an individual or team, there are a whole host of exciting fundraising events which you could organise to captivate potential sponsors. If you haven’t already decided, here are fundraising ideas which might inspire you…

Step 2: Promote your charity fundraising event

Now that you have chosen your fundraising event, the next step is to share your exciting news with as many people as possible. Lucky for you and your fellow fundraisers, there are range of invaluable fundraising tools now at your disposal. It is important to use the tools which are most likely to attract your intended audience. Some campaigns are conducted online; in which case websites, blogs and social media can play a vital role. You may also require visual aids to publicise your event as part of SOS Africa’s personal approach to fundraising we are happy to design event posters on your behalf…

Step 3: Begin raising money for charity

There are now a wide range of methods which you can use to collect sponsorship before, during and after your fundraising event. When deciding which to choose, it is important that you consider which methods will be most popular with your prospective sponsors. If you prefer to raise funds online, SOS Africa has just introduced a new help page with instructions to help you set up Just Giving online fundraising pages. On other hand, some sponsors may prefer to use the traditional paper sponsorship forms; it is always sensible to have these close to hand in the lead up to your event.

So, your event is nearly upon you, but don’t panic, we are here to help! A great way of motivating your sponsors in the lead up to the big day, is to show them the invaluable difference the funds you are raising will make to the SOS Africa children. We can provide you with all the information you need to help you set fundraising targets to energise your supporters.

Step 5: The final step is for us to say… Thank You!

You did it! Congratulations for completing your first SOS Africa fundraising event, for all your hard work and for the invaluable funds you have raised for our children. To say thank you, we can send you a certificate to show off to your friends and colleagues. We can also provide you and your sponsors with feedback showing the difference your support has made…

And… If after reading the above information, you are still unsure, please contact us and we will talk you through the process and assist you along the way.